22/06/2017

Applications Sought For Innovate 2017

Applications are now open for Innovate 2017, which is taking place in Birmingham on 8-9 November.

Hosted by Innovate UK, Innovate 2017 is the UK's leading innovation conference, exhibition and networking event dedicated to innovative UK businesses. It features a packed two-day programme that will stimulate opportunities for innovation, export and investment for the UK's most innovative companies.

Innovate UK highlighted the benefits of the event:

• attracts over 2000 UK and international attendees every year

• provides the perfect platform to meet potential investors and/or buyers

• has an unparalleled and exciting main stage agenda with stellar speakers

• provides the opportunity to learn about global options for UK business

• gives first-hand information on government funding and support for UK businesses

• provides networking opportunities with peers, potential partners and other world class innovators

• offers the chance to learn about European funding and partnering opportunities

• puts UK businesses in contact with a mix of government, investors and academia to help grow their business

If you think that your business could benefit by exhibiting at Innovate 2017, then you can apply here. Successful applicants will gain a complimentary exhibition space and pair of tickets to Innovate 2017.

Spaces are very limited and the registration deadline is 30 June 2017.

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